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The biological basis of clinical observations / William T. Blows.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012Edition: Second editionDescription: xviii, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0415674611
  • 9780415674614
  • 041567462X
  • 9780415674621
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 610.73 23
LOC classification:
  • RT42 .B576 2012
Contents:
1. Temperature -- 2. Cardiovascular observations (I): the pulse -- 3. Cardiovascular observations (II): blood pressure -- 4. Respiratory observations -- 5. Fluid balance -- 6. Nutrition -- 7. Elimination (I): urinary observations - - 8. Elimination (II): digestive observations -- 9. Skin -- 10. Neurological observations (I): consciousness -- 11. Neurological observations (II): pain -- 12. Neurological observations (III): eyes -- 13. Neurological observations (IV): movement -- 13. Drug side effects, interactions and allergies.
Summary: "Accurate clinical observations are key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. A thorough understanding of the biological science underlying vital nursing observations such as taking the temperature or measuring the pulse enables nurses to make well-informed clinical decision quickly and accurately. To be fully competent in these basic skills, nurses need to understand not only how and why procedures are performed, but also how results are affected for example by variation in technique or the health status of the patient. This new edition integrates clear explanations of the techniques involved in these procedures with the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic, William T. Blows explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results, focusing on relevant anatomy and physiology, genetics and pharmacology and the basic principles of nursing care. This helpful text gives nurse practitioners at all levels the understanding needed to: Perform clinical observations accurately Make accurate judgements about the patient's condition Make accurate decisions concerning patient care. In addition to all-new chapters on observations of nutrition; fluid balance and hydration; drug overdose, side effects and interactions; skin and pain, the text looks at: Temperature Cardiovascular observations Respiratory observations Urinary observations Neurological observations The Biological Basis of Nursing: Clinical Observation is a unique text which integrates explanations of essential nursing procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. It is essential reading for all students preparing for clinical practice in nursing"--Provided by publisher.
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Revised edition of: The biological basis of nursing : clinical observations / William T. Blows. 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Temperature -- 2. Cardiovascular observations (I): the pulse -- 3. Cardiovascular observations (II): blood pressure -- 4. Respiratory observations -- 5. Fluid balance -- 6. Nutrition -- 7. Elimination (I): urinary observations - - 8. Elimination (II): digestive observations -- 9. Skin -- 10. Neurological observations (I): consciousness -- 11. Neurological observations (II): pain -- 12. Neurological observations (III): eyes -- 13. Neurological observations (IV): movement -- 13. Drug side effects, interactions and allergies.

"Accurate clinical observations are key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. A thorough understanding of the biological science underlying vital nursing observations such as taking the temperature or measuring the pulse enables nurses to make well-informed clinical decision quickly and accurately. To be fully competent in these basic skills, nurses need to understand not only how and why procedures are performed, but also how results are affected for example by variation in technique or the health status of the patient. This new edition integrates clear explanations of the techniques involved in these procedures with the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic, William T. Blows explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results, focusing on relevant anatomy and physiology, genetics and pharmacology and the basic principles of nursing care. This helpful text gives nurse practitioners at all levels the understanding needed to: Perform clinical observations accurately Make accurate judgements about the patient's condition Make accurate decisions concerning patient care. In addition to all-new chapters on observations of nutrition; fluid balance and hydration; drug overdose, side effects and interactions; skin and pain, the text looks at: Temperature Cardiovascular observations Respiratory observations Urinary observations Neurological observations The Biological Basis of Nursing: Clinical Observation is a unique text which integrates explanations of essential nursing procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. It is essential reading for all students preparing for clinical practice in nursing"--Provided by publisher.

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